Fireworks sales drawing to a close

Thursday marks the final day for fireworks sales in the metro as charities wrap up one of their biggest fundraisers of the year.

However, more permits fore fireworks stands in Omaha this year left many charities wondering whether they'd see the same profits as in years past.

Fifteen more permits were issued, bringing the total number of stands in Omaha in 2013 to 50.

The manager at the Stephens Center tent said marketing was huge this year due to the increased competition. But according to the center's volunteer director, Holly Kaffenberger, based on the numbers she's seen so far, she's expecting to see the same proceeds as last year, if not better.

A group that has a fireworks tent for the first time this year said it's just happy to be part of the action.

Fireworks sales run through the end of the day.

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